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Barrier nursing for patients with Covid-19 in pre-hospital care#2. Epidemiology and HAI prevention in specific risk groups of patients: isolation regimens and barrier methods of patient care with use of IT in HAI prevention

Simona Saibertová, Šárka Hošková

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):78 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0073  

Current situation and changes in the incidence of infections at the University Hospital Hradec Králové#2. Epidemiology and HAI prevention in specific risk groups of patients: isolation regimens and barrier methods of patient care with use of IT in HAI prevention

Lenka Hobzová

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):77-78 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0072  

Guideline for isolation precautions#2. Epidemiology and HAI prevention in specific risk groups of patients: isolation regimens and barrier methods of patient care with use of IT in HAI prevention

Iva Šípová

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):77 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0071  

New trends in the prevention of pneumococcal infections in healthcare facilities#1. Current epidemiological situation: impact on operation of medical facilities, vaccines and vaccination strategy

Renata Ciupek

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):76-77 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0070  

Health risks of migration#1. Current epidemiological situation: impact on operation of medical facilities, vaccines and vaccination strategy

Petr Smejkal

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):76 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0069  

The future of Covid-19 vaccination#1. Current epidemiological situation: impact on operation of medical facilities, vaccines and vaccination strategy

Roman Chlíbek

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):75-76 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0068  

Introducing the Information System for Infectious Diseases (ISIN) and other data systems#1. Current epidemiological situation: impact on operation of medical facilities, vaccines and vaccination strategy

Jakub Kubát

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):75 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0067  

Why do we report infectious diseases?Abstracts of papers delivered - Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene#1. Current epidemiological situation: impact on operation of medical facilities, vaccines and vaccination strategy

Barbora Macková

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):74-75 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0066  

Iodine deficit in GermanyNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):88  

Memory of prof. MUDr. Miroslav Cikrt, DrSc.NEWS

Milan Tuček

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):88  

Communication from Conference HealthGIS 2021–2022NEWS

Jiří Šmída, Julie Mokrá, Jana Loosová

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):73  

WHO and the war in the UkraineNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):73  

New Secretary of the Hygiena Editorial BoardNEWS

Jana Veselá

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):63  

Legal actualities during 1.2.2022 – 30.4.2022SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Eva Nekvindová

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):66-67  

Conference Iodine 22CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

Eliška Selinger, Marie Nejedlá

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):68-73 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1812  

28th International Conference on Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene

CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

Vladimír Bencko

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):74-87 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1814  

A word of introduction and collection of abstracts.

Nutrition as primary prevention of communicable diseases?REVIEW PAPERS

Petr Šíma, Vladimír Bencko, Igo Kajaba

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):56-60 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1804  

The article is a reminder that in addition to classic anti-epidemic measures there is a possibility of prevention of communicable (infectious) diseases (but also of non-communicable chronic diseases) that are specifically targetted by nutrition programs. Since ancient times, when the causes and nature of diseases were unknown (so even precisely targetted drugs, let alone antibiotics, were unavailable), the only way to prevent and treat diseases was to change nutrition. Although nutritional health promotion has proven itself many times over it has, as typical in the history of medicine, sometimes been forgotten. Hippocrates (460-377 BC) was aware of...

Evidence-based public health: why it is important and how it differs from evidence-based clinical medicineREVIEW PAPERS

Michaela Špačková, Kateřina Ivanová, Hana Orlíková, Jan Kynčl, Radim Líčeník

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):49-55 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1811  

The aim of the article is to summarise the main principles of evidence-based public health and to define in which particular ways it differs from evidence-based clinical medicine. The paradigm of evidence-based medicine has dominated clinical practice for 30 years. However, the evidence-based approach should also be applied in public health practice and based on a synthesis of the best available evidence, applicable theoretical models, professional experience and in-depth knowledge of a specific population, including adaptation to its preferences. Scientific argumentation should employ systematic work with data and information systems whilst evaluating...

Memories of the UkraineSHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):64-66 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1813  

The war in the Ukraine, resulting from a brutal attack by Russia, has inspired the author to recollect a visit to Kiev in 1976 and negotiations with colleagues at the Ukrainian Institute of General and Environmental Hygiene about experiences with monitoring the health impacts of environmental pollution. A warm reception, hospitality, interest in professional issues and the atmosphere of well-being during the stay in Kiev sharply contrasts with the ongoing terrible war. Unforeseeable damage in public health conditions will have to be added to the humanitarian and material consequences of the war. The author deeply regrets that the Ukraine is faced with...

Another reason to stop smoking: The environmentSHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Eva Králíková

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):61-63 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1807  

Money, health, social relationships or feeling addicted - these arguments for stopping smoking have certainly been heard and considered by smokers many times. Wasn't that enough to decide to quit smoking? So what about the environment? Quitting smoking because of the environment is not a bad idea at all. Tobacco devastates our lives by affecting the environment in which we live on a global scale. This is the theme of this year's World No Tobacco Day (WHO). The environment is being destroyed by tobacco growing, cigarette production and distribution, and the subsequent waste. This can also be a good reason to stop using cigarettes.

Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the public health serviceEDITORIAL

Pavla Svrčinová

Hygiena 2022, 67(2):47-48 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1808  

Legal actualities during 1.8.2021 – 31.1.2022SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Eva Nekvindová

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):38-40  

Editions of Hygiena Journal for 2021NEWS

Jaroslav Kříž, Alena Váňová, Jana Veselá

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):44  

How the environment affects the onset of diseasesNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):44  

WHO and US EPA: partners in environmental protection and public healthNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):43  

Meta-analysis of environmental health risksNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):43  

Amendment to Order No. 409/2005 Coll.NEWS

František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):42  

The Government intends to support primary preventionNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):42  

Remembrances of doc. RNDr. Miloň Tichý, DrSc.NEWS

Jaroslav Mráz

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):41-42  

Death announcement of MUDr. Zdenka Jesenská, DrSc. (6.3.1931 Užhorod – 16.1.2022 Bratislava)NEWS

Vladimír Ostrý, Elena Piecková

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):41  

New evidence of health risks from e-cigarettesREVIEWS

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):19  

An unusual conferenceSHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):35-37 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1799  

A conference of public health officers from the northern Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, with participants from other re-gions and institutions, was held 40 years ago in February 1982. Instead of professional issues, the programme comprised unorthodox and humorously presented themes inspired by work, life and political problems. The speeches were coloured by hyperbole, irony, fantasy and high intellect, often on the verge of political risk-taking (it was the time of the communist regime). One of the many examples: "Epidemiology will deal with human stupidity in the future. Everything indicates that it is highly contagious". A unique conference...

Risks arising from long-term interruption of drinking water supply in hospitalsREVIEW PAPERS

Iveta Klementová, František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):28-34 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1806  

Any longer-term interruption of water supply in hospitals has a very adverse impact on the health care provided. This is why every hospital should develop an emergency plan for providing water as part of its emergency management. This paper describes the basic obligations of healthcare facilities in water supply, and the main causes and types of supply failures. It also lists the main risks relating to such circumstances, and the options of control and remedial measures available. Finally, it calls attention to existing tools and guidelines supporting the development of a water supply emergency plan.

The effectiveness of widely used disinfectants in removing contamination with cytotoxic drugsORIGINAL ARTICLES

Lenka Doležalová, Lucie Bláhová, Jan Kuta, Tereza Hojdarová, Šárka Kozáková, Luděk Bláha

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):20-27 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1800  

Objectives: Cytotoxic therapeutics (CT) pose a risk to healthcare professionals. Surface disinfectants are used in hospitals to prevent microbial contamination. Information about their effects on removing CT is incomplete. Our study has examined the effectiveness of selected disinfectants on CT floor contamination. Methods: According to a survey in 43 hospitals, the nine most commonly used disinfectants were selected and tested for the presence of nine CTs - cyclophosphamide (CP), ifosfamide (IF), capecitabine (CAP), sunitinib (SUN), methotrexate (MET), doxorubicin (DOX), irinotecan (IRI), paclitaxel (PX) and 5-fluorouracil (FU). Results: The most...

Comparison of the development of selected pollutant emissions in the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic in the years 2000-2018ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Lívia Kaňuková, Kvetoslava Rimárová

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):12-19 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1785  

Air pollution is currently considered a major public health problem responsible for increasing morbidity and mortality. Polluted air contributes to the global burden of respiratory and allergic diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia and possibly tuberculosis. Deteriorated air quality is closely linked to the amount of anthropogenic emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere. These have different origins - from industrial and energy sources, through emissions from transport to small sources from local household heating. Air pollution is a heterogeneous mixture of compounds that includes ozone, carbon monoxide,...

Smoking and hearing lossORIGINAL ARTICLES

Michaela Škerková, Martina Kovalová, Tomáš Rychlý, Nikol Mikolášová, Jana Janoutová, Rastislav Maďar, Eva Mrázková

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):4-11 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1802  

Objective: Hearing loss has a significant impact on interpersonal communication. It is a symptom that can be caused by many risk factors, including smoking. This work has aimed to determine whether there is a connection between smoking and hearing impairment and to determine the degree of association, considering variables such as gender and age. Methodology: Hearing thresholds at frequencies of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 4,000, 6,000, and 8,000 Hz were compared using audiometry. Prevalences of hearing loss occurrence and hearing thresholds were compared according to age groups and smoking levels determined by the Brinkman index (BI). The average hearing thresholds...

Speech by the new Chairman of the Editorial BoardEDITORIAL

František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2022, 67(1):3 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1801  

Hospital Epidemiology and HygieneCONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):141-148  

27th International Conference of Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene, October 6–7, 2021 in Brno, Czech Republic.

Vaccination as prevention of transmissible disease in ambulance personnelAbstracts of papers delivered#6. Posters

Bohdana Rezková, Tomáš Halouzka

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):147-148 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0065  

Ultrasound transducers desinfection – HLD yes or no?Abstracts of papers delivered#5. Health precautions in various healthcare facilities

Ivo Strnad

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):147 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0064  

55 years of SterilliumAbstracts of papers delivered#4. Safe working environment for employees; vaccination

Petr Havlíček

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):146-147 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0063  

The role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in influencing the bacterial load in the woundAbstracts of papers delivered#4. Safe working environment for employees; vaccination

Pavel Kůřil, Andrea Menšíková, Andrea Pokorná

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):146 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0062  

How safe/dangerous is working with cytostatics? Monitoring of contamination of the working environment with the cytostatic drugs at the Brno University HospitalAbstracts of papers delivered#4. Safe working environment for employees; vaccination

Veronika Hrašková, Lucie Kučerová

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):146 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0061  

Vaccination of healthcare workers against respiratory diseases in the current epidemiological situationAbstracts of papers delivered#4. Safe working environment for employees; vaccination

Renata Ciupek

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):145 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0060  

Antibiotic prophylaxis as viewed by an ICN nurseAbstracts of papers delivered#3. Implementation of effective targetted procedures to limit clinically important HAI/NN

Helena Jašová

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):145 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0059  

Long-timing observation of the norovirus infections in the Czech RepublicAbstracts of papers delivered#3. Implementation of effective targetted procedures to limit clinically important HAI/NN

Petr Pazdiora, Petra Vašíčková, Patrik Len

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):144-145 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0058  

Prevention of infectious complications in venous insertion sitesAbstracts of papers delivered#3. Implementation of effective targetted procedures to limit clinically important HAI/NN

Jana Toufarová, Hana Kličková

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):144 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0057  

Routine typing in suspected healthcare-associated infections – first experienceAbstracts of papers delivered#3. Implementation of effective targetted procedures to limit clinically important HAI/NN

Vladislav Raclavský, Rakesh Rao, Radko Novotný, Miroslava Htoutou-Sedláková, Taťána Štosová, Jan Hálek, Věra Dostalíková, Petr Jakubec, Jiří Kufa, Lenka Doubravská, Jarmila Kohoutová, Lada Čiklová, Jiří Závada

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):143-144 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0056  

Testing of medical face masksAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Covid-19: consequences in healthcare facilities

Markéta Hrubanová

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):143 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0055  

Clostridium difficile at the COVID unit of FN PlzeňAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Covid-19: consequences in healthcare facilities

Jaroslav Jirouš, Lucie Živná

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):143 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0054  

COVID-19 at the Šumperk Hospital Inc.: How we managedAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Covid-19: consequences in healthcare facilities

Iveta Muroňová

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):142-143 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0053  

Environmental hygiene in time of COVID-19
pandemicAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Covid-19: consequences in healthcare facilities

Lenka Hobzová

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):142 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0052  

HAIDi – the future of clinical surveillanceAbstracts of papers delivered#1. Epidemiological risks associated with healthcare

Jakub Kozák, Lenka Vraná

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):142 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0051  

Artificial intelligence AMEBA – support in the active surveillance of health care-associated infectionsAbstracts of papers delivered#1. Epidemiological risks associated with healthcare

Juliana Pašková

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):141 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0050  

National Institute of Public Health – possibilities and challengesAbstracts of papers delivered#1. Epidemiological risks associated with healthcare

Barbora Macková

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):141 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0049  

Health monitoring in relation to the environment 2020REVIEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):148  

Bronchitis and exposure to air pollutionREVIEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):140  

Perfluoroalkyl substances in breast milkREVIEWS

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Hygiena 2021, 66(4):136  

Current stage of the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative and its further developmentNEWS

Milena Černá

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):149-150  

Vladimír Valenta resignsNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):149  

New WHO air quality guidelinesNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):150-151  

Meeting of the WHO Regional Committee for EuropeNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):150  

Nicotine pouches - a medicine from tobacco shops?SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Kamila Zvolská

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):137-140 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1789  

With a growing awareness of the devastating effects of smoking, annoying odours and the irritability of smoke, new products are emerging that can deliver nicotine without burning, especially to those who have not been able to or do not want to stop using nicotine. However, they are not intended for non-smokers, including children. Recent novelties are nicotine pouches, which do not contain any tobacco - their health risk is minimal. This article provides an overview of current knowledge.

One Health approach - concept, benefits and challenges of its applicationREVIEW PAPERS

Katarína Kromerová, Vladimír Bencko

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):131-136 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1794  

One Health is a science-based holistic concept that recognises the close link between human, animal and environmental health and has many benefits. For successful implementation, it requires a multi-sectoral, multidisciplinary approach at the local, national and global levels. It is associated with many challenges, such as overcoming reluctance from individual scientific disciplines, insufficient harmonisation of terminology, priorities and concepts across disciplines and sectors and many uncertainties to be assessed and inputs for activities to be identified. Other challenges include problematic assessment of cost-benefit ratios as there are few comparable...

Health risks of short-term exposure to suspended particulate matterREVIEW PAPERS

Ivan Tomášek, Hana Šlachtová, Hana Tomášková, Andrea Dalecká, Anna Šplíchalová

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):122-130 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1796  

Suspended particulate matter (PM) contributes significantly to airborne pollution, represents a significant risk of disease or premature death as confirmed by epidemiological studies and is also associated with economic losses in society. The review provides a comprehensive view of the physico-chemical characteristics of PM, the mechanism of its effects on the human body and summarises current information from exposure studies, epidemiological studies and experimental studies on animals. The article also summarises current possibilities and approaches available to international and national institutions as regards population health protection from...

Results of a project to develop a methodology for community-based child and family health programmes focusing on childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activityORIGINAL ARTICLES

Jindřich Fiala, Helena Klimusová, Pavlína Kaňová, Lucie Smejkalová, Lenka Plzáková

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):113-121 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1795  

Objectives: The aim of the project was development of a methodology for community-based child and family health-protection, focused on nutrition, physical activity and prevention of child obesity. The prevention of the latter is the primary objective of this project. Methods: The article presents the basis, procedures and results that have led to the design of an intervention system. Literature research of selected issues and a questionnaire survey of parents with pre-school children were combined to identify the barriers to leading a healthy lifestyle and behaviour that avoids obesity. On the basis of acquired data an intervention system was proposed,...

Nutrition: past, present, and futureEDITORIAL

Igo Kajaba

Hygiena 2021, 66(4):111-112 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1798  

Ozone and untimely mortality due to chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):101  

The effects of non-pharmaceutical measures against transmission of SARS-CoV-2NEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):93  

Congratulations to MUDr. Jarmila Rážová, Ph.D.NEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):79  

There is evidence that e-cigarettes may cause changes leading to support of carcinogenic growth and metastasesREVIEWS

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):101  

The effects of covid-19 pandemic preventive measures on noise levelsREVIEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):93  

Drinking water contaminants, immunity and covid-19REVIEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):86  

Legal actualities during 1.5.2021 – 27.7.2021SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Eva Nekvindová

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):107-108  

Robert Koch's postulates and contemporary evidence-based medicineREVIEW PAPERS

Vladimír Bencko

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):102-106 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1788  

Koch's main contribution to the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) was the formulation of his four postulates which helped to confirm the causal relationship between pathogenic microbes and infectious diseases, and in enabling credible diagnosis of such diseases through microscopy, inoculation and cultivation. A further stage in the development of EBM is represented by the Bradford Hill criteria, a group of nine principles applicable to non-transmissible diseases. The present discussion focuses on the limitations of EBM and its primary significance and use.

Pilot study of arsenic and toxic elements content in the hair of children living in the vicinity of brown coal mining and incineration operationsORIGINAL ARTICLES

Eva Rychlíková, David Šubrt, Hana Smolíková, Ivan Beneš, Eva Hrdličková, Pavlína Brožová, Pavel Knedlík, Slavomír Adamec, Vladimír Bencko, Milan Tuček

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):94-101 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1740  

Objectives: The goal of the study was to ascertain the eventuality and extent of arsenic and toxic metal content in the hair of children living in the immediate vicinity of mining and incineration operations. Such exposure can be caused by polymetallic ores from abandoned mining complexes. Methodology: In the project of the Czech Science Foundation from 2017 to 2019 we collected a total of 260 hair samples children aged 9 years from 2 municipalities in the Sokolov coal basin and 5 from the Most coal basin. The ICP/MS and TMA analyses searched for Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Sb, Sn, V, and Zn content. Sampling of hair was complemented by...

Current issues of Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis and their risk factorsORIGINAL ARTICLES

Andrea Bušová, Erik Dorko

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):87-93 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1787  

Objective: The aim of this seroepidemiological study was to determine the current prevalence of antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (B. burgdorferi s. l.) and tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) among the population of Eastern Slovakia and to evaluate risk factors associated with seropositivity. Methods: Serum samples with completed questionnaires used for the risk factor analysis were obtained from 275 persons (healthy persons with possible working exposure to tick and outdoor activities and patients from different clinical departments). The set of respondents consisted of 108 (39.3%) men and 167 (60.7%) women. Sera were...

Long-term monitoring of invasive mosquito species in South Moravia associated with transmission of exotic viral feversORIGINAL ARTICLES

Oldřich Šebesta, Silvie Šikutová, Jakub Vojtíšek, Romana Kejíková, Ivo Rudolf

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):80-86 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1786  

Objectives: Invasive mosquito species represent a major threat to human health since they are vectors of many dangerous pathogens such as dengue, chikungunya and zika viruses, necessitating performance of routine vector surveillance. Methodology: Between 2016 and 2020 we performed mosquito monitoring targetted at invasive mosquito species in South Moravia (Břeclavsko and Znojemsko regions) using ovitraps (collection of eggs) and BG-Sentinel traps (collection of adults). Results: The invasive mosquito species Aedes albopistus was found on all study sites. Conclusion: Results indicate possible risk of future establishment of this species due to...

Healthcare Waste and New ChallengesORIGINAL ARTICLES

Jana Loosová, Julie Mokrá, Petr Grusman

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):73-79 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1791  

Analysis of the production and management of healthcare waste reveals trends that point to an atypical set-up of the waste market in the Czech Republic. Legislative changes will influence these trends. Specific changes from the perspective of the Regional Public Health Authorities and the operation of healthcare facilities are presented following the first introduction of the implementing Decree No 273/2021. A broader context and further challenges in the field of health care waste management in relation to sustainability and a long-term transformation to a recycling economy are also outlined.

Public health professionals: our next steps?EDITORIAL

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2021, 66(3):71-72 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1790  

Erratum: Testing newly developed technologies for sanitisation of surfaces and air inside buildingsNEWS

Bohumil Kotlík, Věra Melicherčíková, Jan Urban, Jiří Matějka

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):59 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1783  

Iodine supply in pregnant women and newborns: results of monitoring based on newborn screening of TSH in 2020Abstracts of papers delivered

Martin Světnička, Hana Vinohradská, Monika Hedelová, Eva El-Lababidi

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):66 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0048  

Iodine supply in children on a plant-based diet – casuisticsAbstracts of papers delivered

Martin Světnička, Eva El-Lababidi, Eliška Selinger

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):65-66 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0047  

Supplements containing iodine freely available on the Czech marketAbstracts of papers delivered

Marina Heniková, Růžena Manišová

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):65 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0046  

Monitoring of thyroglobulin levelsAbstracts of papers delivered

Radovan Bílek

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):65 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0045  

The importance of fish as a source of dietary exposure to iodine and other agentsAbstracts of papers delivered

Irena Řehůřková, Jan Šmoldas, Pavla Surmanová, Jana Procházková, Jiří Ruprich

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):65 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0044  

MUDr. Bohumil Turek, CSc.: a remembranceNEWS

Petr Šíma, Dana Winklerová, Irena Michalová

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):68  

Doc. MUDr. Jaroslav Kříž – 85 yearsNEWS

Vladimír Valenta

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):67  

Jubilee: a celebration of MUDr. Marie NejedláNEWS

Alena Váňová

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):67  

WHO Regional Director: A fragile progressNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2021, 66(2):66